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    Was wondering if some body here could answer a question for me about Jackson paint systems used on their guitars? I am restoring my KV2 and was wondering if Jackson uses Nitrocellulose Lacquer or Polyester topcoats on their guitars? I am looking at doing a blending of the body into the neck and need to make sure of the paint system so I can get a proper match.

    Dogue

  • #2
    Poly.
    Really? well screw Mark Twain.

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    • #3
      Definitely not nitro. The real question is: polyester, polyurethane, or urethane. I've always been unsure about which of those you might see on a stock Jackson. I recently restored a King V and used DuPont Chromabase color and DuPont Chromaclear, which are both urethane.
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      • #4
        I am very used to and comfortable using DuPont Chromabase and Chromaclear system I have used it several times.It would be sweet if I can use that system. I am going to get into it this weekend I already have all the hardware stripped off. I am committed now LOL.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by dogueboy View Post
          I am very used to and comfortable using DuPont Chromabase and Chromaclear system I have used it several times.It would be sweet if I can use that system. I am going to get into it this weekend I already have all the hardware stripped off. I am committed now LOL.
          I documented the restoration on my King V if you want to check out the results I had with DuPont:

          http://www.axewielder.com/King%20V%2...%20Machine.htm
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          • #6
            Wow that is a great read i have book marked it as well for referance. Man the KV turned out real sweet!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by dogueboy View Post
              Wow that is a great read i have book marked it as well for referance. Man the KV turned out real sweet!
              Thanks, and good luck!
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              • #8
                I am also installing gold finished Gotoh tunners. I am trying to locate a gold Original Floyed for it as well if anybody would know of a reliable supplier that they have used for the Floyed that would be great. I emailed Frets On the Net so hopefully I will here something back from them.
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                • #9
                  Contact forum member Jacksonite I bought a floyd form him great guy to deal with.
                  Really? well screw Mark Twain.

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                  • #10
                    Amazing job on that KV, Axewielder, can you belive it's the same guitar in the first pics!

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                    • #11
                      The Dupont Chromabase/clear will work fine. Jackson as does Fender (poly) for the most part uses PPG brand, but both maufacturers make the same type of product.
                      Tone is like Art: Your opinion is valid. Listen, learn, have fun, draw your own conclusions.

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                      • #12
                        Sweet that is what I wanted to hear. Thanks Bengal! That will work out well than. I will use the PPG than I have used it as well. I really do thank you all for your input. This is why I love this JCF.

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